3 d. ago Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A mini roundabout is one of the options being considered to potentially replace the traffic lights at the West Bridge in Loughrea. Concern has been raised over traffic flow, with the lights sequence being blamed for traffic delays coming into the town. Galway County Council along with […] The post Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Initiative to drive a fair and just energy transition in the West

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An initiative is being launched in the city in the next hour – aimed to driving a fair and just energy transition in the West of Ireland. It’s called Energy West – and it aims to bring people and communities together to ensure a transition to clean […] The post Initiative to drive a fair and just energy transition in the West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Plea to Junior Education Minister for extra classrooms for St.Oliver's Special School in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Ability West has made a plea to Junior Education Minister Michael Moynihan for some extra land for St. Oliver’s Special School in Tuam as it’s at capacity The Department of Education school caters for pupils aged 4 to 18 with learning disability or Autism or Emotional and […] The post Plea to Junior Education Minister for extra classrooms for St.Oliver's Special School in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Galway Chamber President stresses that Regional air connectivity is vital to West’s competitiveness

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President of Galway Chamber of Commerce Cait Noone has told an audience of business leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives that Regional air connectivity is vital to the West’s competitiveness and has urged the Government to ensure that Shannon Airport is included in the next Regional Airports Programme. […] The post Galway Chamber President stresses that Regional air connectivity is vital to West’s competitiveness appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Catherine Connolly to address city memorial for residents of Galway Magdalene Laundry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly will address this weekend’s memorial in Bohermore for residents of the Galway Magdalene Laundry. The ‘Flowers for the Women of the Galway Magdalene Laundry’ public event takes place this Sunday, assembling at Bohermore Cemetery gates at 2pm. The group […] The post Catherine Connolly to address city memorial for residents of Galway Magdalene Laundry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Rally to take place in Galway city tomorrow to demand Government action to end crisis in Gaza.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Groups from across the West will come together in Galway city’s Fr Burke Park 1.45 tomorrow afternoon for The West’s Awake Rally for Palestine. They will join other protests nationwide to demand that the Irish Government acts to bring an end to the crisis in Palestine. They […] The post Rally to take place in Galway city tomorrow to demand Government action to end crisis in Gaza. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago 13 Fianna Fáil TDs including Galway's John Connolly and Albert Dolan accuse Education Minister of being hands off in schools strike

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A group of 13 Fianna Fáil TDs which includes Galway West’s John Connolly and Galway East’s Albert Dolan is accusing the Education Minister of being hands off when it comes to strike action by secretaries and caretakers. It’s entered a fifth day of action as secretaries and […] The post 13 Fianna Fáil TDs including Galway's John Connolly and Albert Dolan accuse Education Minister of being hands off in schools strike appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Liberty IT extends reach in Ireland’s west with new Galway office

Liberty IT extends reach in Ireland’s west with new Galway office  Silicon Republic

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1 week ago Junior Minister says development of Galway Port hugely important for West

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Enterprise Minister Alan Dillon says the development of the Galway Port is strategically important for the West of Ireland. He was speaking at Ibec’s new office opening in the city, with a visit to Galway Port and a meeting with Galway Chamber also on the agenda […] The post Junior Minister says development of Galway Port hugely important for West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Ibec CEO says new city office displays confidence in businesses in West

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Ibec CEO says the opening of its new Galway city office displays a great confidence in the business community in the West. Irish Business and Employers’ Confederation is Ireland’s largest lobby and business representative group. Tuam native Danny McCoy officially opened the new office at Hibernian […] The post Ibec CEO says new city office displays confidence in businesses in West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Secretaries and caretakers strike outside Hildegarde Naughton's city office

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Secretaries and caretakers from across Galway have been picketing in the city over pension parity. A group – donned with posters and umbrellas – have gathered outside Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton’s constituency office in Woodquay this lunchtime. It’s the latest action in the nationwide strike, which […] The post Secretaries and caretakers strike outside Hildegarde Naughton's city office appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Junior Enterprise Minister to visit Galway Port and meet Chamber tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Alan Dillon is in Galway city tomorrow (2/9) He’ll be attending the IBEC West annual meeting of Oireachtas Members. Minister Dillon will also visit Galway Port for a briefing on its planned redevelopment and the LDA’s planned housing development. While […] The post Junior Enterprise Minister to visit Galway Port and meet Chamber tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Ireland’s Chiedozie Ogbene faces uncertain future as loan move beckons ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline

Ireland’s Chiedozie Ogbene faces uncertain future as loan move beckons ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago People Before Profit's Paul Murphy says Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly's support for the presidency

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Paul Murphy says Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly’s support for the presidency The Labour Party is joining with other left-leaning politicians to support the Independent TD’s Presidential campaign. But former leader Alan Kelly says he doesn’t know what Catherine Connolly has […] The post People Before Profit's Paul Murphy says Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly's support for the presidency appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Minister launches new dyspraxia holiday club at Glendeer Pet Farm

The importance of peer support for children with dyspraxia was highlighted at the launch of a new holiday club initiative by Minister for Disability and Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton. Cairde Club provides children with dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder with a chance to meet their peers and enjoy activities together in an inclusive atmosphere while also […] The post Minister launches new dyspraxia holiday club at Glendeer Pet Farm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Bright rail future beckons for Galway and the West of Ireland

Opinion by Ultan Keady Over the last 50 years, the growth of Galway city, the regional capital of the West of Ireland, has been remarkable. A major centre for FDI investment, it now has three times the population it had in 1972, its cohort of third level students is six times greater than in the […] The post Bright rail future beckons for Galway and the West of Ireland appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Former Barnados CEO says Labour backing Catherine Connolly for President is 'mistake'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fergus Finlay says it was a mistake for the Labour Party to back Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency. The former Barnardos CEO said the Independent TD has shown contempt for the party since leaving in 2006. Labour has backed her for the upcoming election […] The post Former Barnados CEO says Labour backing Catherine Connolly for President is 'mistake' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Over 500 child assessment of need applications overdue in West

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 565 assessment of need applications for children are overdue for completion across the West – Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The figures were provided by the HSE in response to a parliamentary question submitted by Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara. An Assessment of Need identities […] The post Over 500 child assessment of need applications overdue in West appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway Labour councillors back Catherine Connolly’s Áras bid despite bitter row that led to party exit

Councillors support party’s decision to back Independent Galway West TD as united left candidate

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly surprised at fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish declaring support for Heather Humphreys

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Catherine Connolly has expressed surprise that her fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish have declared their support for Fine Gael’s Heather Humpreys if she decides to contest the presidential election. Former TD and Minister Humphreys has narrowly overtaken Galway West’s Catherine Connolly as the public’s […] The post Catherine Connolly surprised at fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish declaring support for Heather Humphreys appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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